Fried Vegetable Dumplings (Uzbek Chuchvara)

Chuchvara are Uzbekistan's ravioli. Usually lamb-filled, this veggie version proves crispy fried dough is delicious with anything. Tiny, crunchy parcels best eaten dipped in sour cream.
🕒 Prep Time 40 mins
🍳 Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 1 hr
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 450 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Central Asian (Uzbek)

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Rolling pin
  • Frying pan

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Egg

Instructions

1

Make stiff dough with flour, egg, water, salt, oil. Rest 30 mins.

Tip: Relaxes gluten.
2

Chop veggies fine. Sauté onion, add rest, cook until soft. Cool.

Tip: Hot filling = soggy dough.
3

Roll thin (2mm). Cut squares. Fill, fold to triangle, seal.

Tip: Pinch corners like tortellini.
4

Deep fry until golden.

Recipe FAQ

Why did it open?
Not sealed well. Wet edges with water to glue shut.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 large Egg
  • 3/4 cup Water
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 2 tbsp Oil (for dough)
  • 2 medium Potatoes (boiled, diced)
  • 1 medium Turnip or Parsnip
  • 3.5 oz Green Beans
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 2 cups Oil for frying